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Brigitte Macron's child, her daughter, testified to a tribunal in Paris that misleading allegations circulating on the internet—including the baseless theory that the French first lady was born a man—have significantly harmed her mother's personal well-being.

Auzière, a legal professional, served as a witness in the legal proceedings of ten people allegedly involved in digital bullying against her mother.

Impact on Daily Life

Auzière stated that the first lady now worries constantly about how she looks, from the clothes she wears to how she stands, as a result of the concern that each snapshot might be manipulated to support negative campaigns.

"The outcome is that she systematically has to pay attention to her outfits, her body language, no matter what she's doing in her daily life," Auzière told the court.

Defendants and Allegations

Eight men and two women, between 41 and 60 years old, are facing charges for digital abuse. Several had modest digital reach, while several more were better known.

Every defendant is alleged to have posting harmful statements about the first lady's gender and sexuality. For some, this included linking the disparity in years with Emmanuel Macron to hurtful comparisons.

If found responsible, they face up to two years in incarceration.

Family Impact

Auzière, one of three children from Brigitte Macron's initial union, described how the inaccurate allegations have led to a "worsening of her well-being" and a "deterioration of her overall existence".

She explained, "Scarcely a day goes by when someone fails to mention the issue to her."

Auzière emphasized the effects on her relatives, including the kids hearing malicious statements like "Your grandmother is lying" or "She was born male".

"She has no idea what to do about it," she remarked. "She holds no office, she has not sought any of this, and she is constantly subjected to this abuse."

Court Case Background

The legal proceedings is part of an ongoing effort in a wider judicial fight against the false claim that the first lady is transgender.

They have pursued a case in America over false statements targeting a conservative podcaster who spread the allegation.

The case asserts that the accusation is totally unfounded and points out that the name mentioned is in fact her brother.

Trial Testimonies

In court, several defendants rejected the accusations.

• A retired business owner, now a deputy mayor, asserted he "had no purpose to cause harm" and referred to his online statements as humorous.
• Another defendant argued that his posts were presented as "satire" and expressed concern that the trial could endanger "freedom of expression".
• A third defendant testified he shared information since he thought it was an international matter with "consequences for France".

Relationship Background

The false theory regarding Brigitte Macron's sex gained traction to some extent because the Macrons' relationship has often been a subject of discussion in digital spaces.

She, who is 24 years older than Emmanuel Macron, originally knew the future president when serving as a instructor at the institution he attended.

Their relationship developed through drama activities, and they wed in the following year, after Brigitte Macron's separation.

She concluded her account by expressing that the false claims have created a "whirlwind that does not cease" for the first lady.